I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Drake for bringing Kendrick Lamar back into the game. Though Lamar did deliver us “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” in 2022, it wasn’t up to the quality we’ve come to expect from the 17-time Grammy winner. For a while there, […]
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Yeat orchestrates futuristic storyline in new album
The album cover and, as such, the music of Yeat’s new album “2093” is evocative of your typical Batman-esque protagonist. This image is completed with moral ambiguity and neon lights cutting through smokestacks, careening off draping leather coats. Only Yeat isn’t so much the hero of this story. He’s somewhere […]
Declan McKenna found the beach in new summery album
British singer-songwriter Declan McKenna released his third album “What Happened to the Beach?” this past Friday. McKenna’s career started back in 2015 when he won the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition and self-released the track “Brazil.” The song was a criticism of the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil. […]
Giant Rooks’ sophomore album lives up to the hype
German sensation Giant Rooks released their second album, “How Have You Been?” on Feb. 2. This album was highly anticipated by fans following the release of their debut album “ROOKERY” in August of 2020. Leading up to the official release of the album, the band released several singles. The first […]
Peter Gabriel’s new album redefines rock
Peter Gabriel made his 2023 debut with his most ambitious album, “I/O,” released on Dec. 1. On Oct. 18, it was announced that a new album of all his singles this past year would be released this winter. Fans of the iconic ‘80s star have anticipated an album featuring new […]
Daniel Caesar breaks hiatus with ‘NEVER ENOUGH’
After a four-year hiatus, singer Daniel Caesar returned with a lot of romance and reflections. His highly-anticipated album “NEVER ENOUGH,” which was released on Friday, captures the uncertainty of emotions in the past three years. Since the peak of COVID-19, Caesar dedicated his time to creating an R&B musical masterpiece, […]
Boygenius returns with debut album
Boygenius’ debut album “the record” was released this Friday, and to say it was highly anticipated is an understatement. The singer/songwriter supergroup consisting of Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers – all who have their own successful solo careers – released a self-titled EP in 2018. Since then, fans […]
‘PORTALS’ takes Cry Babies to a new dimension
Melanie Martinez is not just a musician, but a storyteller. For years, her fans have followed her character, Cry Baby, through the trauma of growing up in an abusive household, escaping toxic relationships and existing within a controlling system. The last we had heard of her was in Martinez’s “K-12” […]
Fall Out Boy keeps emo alive in ‘So Much (For) Stardust’
When was the last time you filled yourself with existential dread to the sounds of upbeat music? Well, if you’d like to go through it again, Fall Out Boy’s new album, “So Much (For) Stardust,” will give you the experience you desire. As you move through the album, lead singer […]
Lana Del Rey’s discography hits lucky number nine with new album
This past Friday, Lana Del Rey released her ninth studio album, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.” As artists grow, so does their work. Del Rey’s new album is a prime example of growth in one’s work. “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean […]